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How do you say The Shore in Hawaiian?

There isn't a single direct translation for "The Shore" in Hawaiian. It depends on the context and the specific type of shore you are referring to. Here are some options:

General Shore:

* Kahakai: This is the most common word for "shore" or "beach" in Hawaiian.

* Kahakai o ka moana: This means "the shore of the ocean".

Specific Types of Shores:

* Kahakai pōhaku: "Rocky shore"

* Kahakai one: "Sandy shore"

* Kahakai ʻāina: "Landward shore" (referring to the shore closest to the land)

* Kahakai moana: "Seaward shore" (referring to the shore closest to the ocean)

Depending on the context, you could also use phrases like:

* Ke kahakai nei: "This shore"

* ʻO kahakai o: "The shore of..." (followed by the name of the place)

It's important to consider the specific context of what you are referring to when translating "The Shore".

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